Real Madrid TV Criticizes Referee After Defeat to Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid TV has harshly criticized referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias following their 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid. The channel questioned the referee's impartiality and hinted at bias within La Liga officiating, even referencing Ortiz Arias's recent interactions with Barcelona players.

Controversial Red Card Sparks Outrage

The key moment in the match was when Dean Huijsen received a red card after conceding a penalty for a foul on Giuliano Simeone. Real Madrid TV claims the controversy actually began earlier, arguing that both Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in from Atletico should have been sent off well before Huijsen's dismissal.

This sparked outrage from the club’s official media, which accused referees of inconsistent decisions that have negatively affected Real Madrid throughout the season.

Accusations of Bias and Unfair Treatment

The broadcaster pointed to the unpunished fouls by Romero and Lee as evidence of manipulation. They stated, "We don’t know what would have happened if Atletico had been reduced to nine players. Many Madrid fans might feel like walking away from this competition."

They also launched a direct criticism of Ortiz Arias, saying, "He was hanging out with Barcelona players a few weeks ago, and now this. It’s all sickening. They don’t care if it damages Javier Tebas’s La Liga." They went on to say that the referee showed a "cocky, thuggish attitude" during a confrontation involving Lee Kang-in and Fede Valverde.

Claims of a Systematic Agenda Against Real Madrid

Real Madrid TV argued that there is a deliberate plan preventing the team from competing fairly. They said, "There’s a different standard when it comes to Madrid. They don’t let them compete. These are the plans of La Liga and the RFEF." The channel questioned the fairness of the penalty call, doubting a similar decision would be made against Atletico players in a comparable situation.

Looking Ahead After the Derby Defeat

The fallout from this broadcast will keep discussions about refereeing under the spotlight. Meanwhile, Real Madrid must recover from the defeat and prepare to continue their campaign without Huijsen, who will be suspended due to the red card.